Circulars Issued By Directorate Of Education Should Also Be Issued In Hindi Language: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that the notices and circulars issued by the Delhi Government's Directorate of Education (DoE) should not be restricted to the English language alone and must also be issued in Hindi.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued directions after DoE's counsel said that the circulars and notifications, even pertaining to admission of children belonging to the EWS category,...

Delhi High Court Rules In Favour Of Taj Hotels In Trademark Infringement Suit Against 'Taj Iconic'

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Indian Hotels Company, which owns the Taj hotels chain, in a trademark infringement suit filed by it against a man running a business under the name “Taj Iconic Membership.”Justice Mini Pushkarna awarded Rs. 10 lakh damages and Rs. 5 lakh costs in favour of the Taj group and decreed the suit against the individual, Manoj. The suit claimed that...

Junagadh Municipal Commissioner's Response Silent On Manner Of Plastic Waste Disposal By Hired Agencies: Gujarat HC Takes "Strong Exception"

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday took "strong exception" to Commissioner of Junagadh Municipal Corporation's affidavit, noting it was silent on the court's specific query on the manner in which plastic waste collected from the city and the Girnar Eco-Sensitive Zone, is recycled by the agencies hired by the corporation for this purpose. The high court further in its order said that the...

'Beta Padhao, Beti Bachao': Bombay High Court Observes, Appoints 2 Retired Woman Judges For Safety Of Children In Educational Institutions

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday, while hearing the suo motu PIL regarding sexual assault of two kindergarten students in a school in Badlapur, Thane, reiterated that the Maharashtra Government must teach the boys about the right and wrong, saying 'Beta Padhao aur Beti Bachao' (Educate The Son To Protect The Daughter).A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj...

Court Has Every Right To Ask Questions, Re-Hear Matter: Madras High Court Reserves Order On Retd DGP's Plea For Quashing PMLA Proceedings

The Madras High Court on Tuesday reserved orders on a plea by retired DGP Jaffer Sait seeking to quash proceedings initiated against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The allegation against Sait was that he had received illegal allotment of Tamil Nadu Housing Board plots in Chennai. Following a complaint, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption registered a case...

Kerala High Court Calls For State's Response On Malayali Actor Siddique's Plea Seeking Anticipatory Bail Over Rape Charges

The Kerala High Court has orally asked the State to obtain instructions in a plea for anticipatory bail moved by actor Siddique over alleged charges of rape.Justice C S Dias has posted the matter for hearing on September 10, 2024 (Tuesday). Actor Siddique in his anticipatory bail application alleged that the complaint was filed to retaliate against him for expressing his view in the press...

Owner Of Premises Where Drugs Are Found Can Only Be Prosecuted If He Knowingly Permitted Use For Commission Of Offence: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that the owner or occupier of a premise only if he knowingly permits it to be used for commission of the offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), would he become punishable.A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed the petition filed by one R Gopal Reddy and quashed the proceedings initiated against him...

Presumption Of Innocence Until Proven Guilty Not Just Legal Principle But A Fundamental Human Right: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that the presumption of innocence until proven guilty is a fundamental human right for the accused. The Court stated that even if a specific statute provides an exception that presumes the guilt of the accused, it must adhere to the standards of reasonableness and personal liberty guaranteed by the Constitution under Articles 14 and 21 of the...

Unexplained Long Delay Fatal To Prosecution: Kerala High Court Quashes Rape Case Filed After 16-Yr Delay

The Kerala High Court recently quashed criminal proceedings initiated against the petitioner on finding that the prosecution failed to explain the delay of 16 years in filing the rape case. The de facto complainant alleged that the petitioner subjected her to rape in the year 2001, and First Information Statement was given in 2017 only. The Court noted that the delay of 16 years in filing...

Political Party Can't Sponsor Print Media For Political Purposes To Make Defamatory Imputations Against Rivals: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that a political party cannot be permitted to sponsor the print media for political purposes to make false and defamatory imputations on rival parties.“Under the constitutional scheme, the citizens have a right to know the truthful and correct information, in order to form appropriate opinion about the social processes. However, at the same time, a...

Consider Objections Before Giving Clearance Certificate To Movie 'Emergency' : Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs CBFC

Today, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) submitted before the Madya Pradesh High Court that an application for certification of the Kangana Ranaut-starrer movie Emergency is pending consideration and no certificate has yet been issued to the film, which was earlier scheduled to release on September 6.The Deputy Solicitor General, appearing for the Union of India,...

Delhi High Court Restrains T-Series From Using 'Aashiqui' Title In Trademark Infringement Suit By Mukesh Bhatt's Firm

The Delhi High Court has restrained film production company T-Series from using titles “Tu Hi Aashiqui”, “Tu Hi Aashiqui Hai” and “Aashiqui” in respect of an upcoming film. Justice Sanjeev Narula granted an interim injunction in favour of Vishesh Films, a film company owned by Mukesh Bhatt, in a trademark infringement suit filed against Super Cassettes Industries Private...